What Does It Mean to Say That Americans Are "Philosophical

question 10

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to say that Americans are "philosophical conservatives and operational liberals"?

• A)Americans disapprove of activist government in the abstract but are generally supportive of specific government programs.
• B)Americans are patriotic but are also critical of the history of the country.
• C)Americans are skeptical of most change, but society keeps changing at a rapid rate.
• D)Americans are religious but favor a "wall" separating church and state.

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Definitions:

Wavy Lines

This term is not typically associated with a standard definition in scientific contexts; it could refer to visual patterns or features that resemble waves.

Transparent

The quality of a material that allows light to pass through it without being scattered, making objects behind it visible.

Hardness

The measure of a material's resistance to deformation, penetration, or scratching, often used in the context of minerals.

Fractures

Breaks or cracks in rock due to physical stress exceeding the strength of the rock, which can occur without the movement of the rock on either side of the break.